K-8 Physical Education Department Chair

New York, NY

The Browning School is a K-12 boys school located on 62nd Street in midtown Manhattan, New York. Founded by scholar and teacher John A. Browning, The Browning School has been a leader in fostering the intellectual and personal growth of boys and young men since 1888. Serving roughly 450 students in kindergarten through grade 12, Browning strives to combine the best of a traditional prep school environment and curriculum with imaginative teaching and a strong value system - all in a single-sex setting.

MISSION STATEMENT AND VALUES

The Browning School fosters growth of courageous and compassionate men of intellect and integrity who aspire to contribute meaningfully to our world.

The Browning gentleman develops amid a community that upholds these values...

HONESTY

We speak the truth, act with integrity, and take responsibility for our actions.

DIGNITY

We honor and celebrate the dignity of all people and support the power of a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community.

CURIOSITY

We encourage and celebrate open-minded inquiry about our world and the perspectives of those around us.

PURPOSE

We believe that education encourages exploration and discovery in pursuit of meaning and enduring fulfillment.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The Browning School strives to create a diverse community in which all members are safe, respected and valued. We believe that in actively promoting a diverse learning environment, we are fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth for all. Recognizing and pursuing diversity, however, are not enough; we seek to transcend mere tolerance of differences and aspire to a celebration of the varied appearances, abilities, perspectives, and values that characterize our community.

BROWNING PHILOSOPHY OF LEARNING

Boys come to Browning to be known, challenged, and inspired. When a boy's capacities and aspirations are known and understood by his teachers, that boy can be guided, year after year, to take increasing ownership of his learning. He will develop the disposition not only to respond to others' questions, but also the ability to craft questions of his own, questions that will drive his class's process of inquiry. Through this activity, the boys are likewise challenged to ask similar searching questions of themselves. It is through this questioning that they come to understand their identities as intellectual and moral agents, and recognize the opportunities they have to develop and refine their senses of self and character. In reflecting upon the bigger, essential questions that arise from their self-examination and academic work alike, Browning boys are inspired to seek a deeper level of understanding and to build a sense of purpose that will engage their passions and skills in the service of the world beyond themselves.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Browning is looking for a full-time Lower and Middle School Physical Education Department Chair for the 2025-2026 academic year. The position will begin on or around August 20, 2025. The expected annual salary range for this position is $70,000-150,000, commensurate with experience. A bachelor's degree or considerable experience in the role is required. An advanced degree in a related field is preferred. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

The K-8 Physical Education Department Chair and Teacher is responsible for, individually and as a group, setting the standards of the school's Physical Education program and embracing the School's mission and philosophy of learning. They believe in and desire the growth of all teachers in their department and have a passion for their subject matter as well as respect for the learning process of students.

In addition, in their role as physical education teacher, they must be comfortable with implementing a robust K-8 PE program and after school coaching. All Browning teachers are responsible for building strong relationships with students and delivering the content and curriculum of the Browning program. Successful teachers believe in and desire the growth of all their students and have a passion for their subject matter and for the art, craft, and science of pedagogy. Ultimately, teachers are responsible for the most important work of our Schoolknowing our boys and teaching them well.

Among other things, they are tasked with :

• Teaching PE in Kindergarten to Eighth Grade
• Charting a path for development of the department's pedagogy
• Developing and implementing an inspiring curriculum in conjunction with the Heads of Lower & Middle School, Director of Teaching and Learning, and other K-8 PE curriculum leaders
• Assisting the Director and Assistant Director of Athletics in streamlining athletic programs in the Middle School
• Building and coordinating a fourth and fifth grade intramural sports program
• Coaching Fall, Winter, and Spring Athletic teams as set forth by the Athletic Director
• Setting a professional, collegial, and inspirational tone in the department
• Creating strong relationships with students built on Browning's core values of honesty, dignity, curiosity, and purpose
• Communicating with families about curricular and student matters
• Collaborating as a professional, collegial, and inspirational member of the department
• Participating in professional development to grow the self, department, and school
• Implementing supervisory duties as assigned, such as lunch or study hall coverage
• Creating and overseeing a yearly growth process and plan for every department member
• Participating in Department Chair meetings
• Heartily contributing to the school community

Key Competencies

In general, successful members of the Browning faculty are :

A successful K-8 Physical Education Department Chair, Teacher, and Coach will take further ownership of leading the curricular work and the professional growth of the department - including the ongoing effort to ensure broad cultural representation and culturally-responsive, relationship-oriented teaching practices - while collaborating with administrators and fellow department chairs to ensure alignment. Communicating clearly and consistently with students, families, department members, and administrators is of the utmost importance.

Those interested in the position should address their rsum and cover letter to Mike Cohn, Physical Education Department Chair, and Andrew West, Athletic Director, and submit their application via this link.

Salary : $70,000 - $150,000